Ada Rolph1

b. 1869
ReferenceMs2185
FatherGeorge Hurrell Rolph1 b. c 1834, d. 1911
MotherMary Ann Surridge1 b. c 1834
Pedigree
Birth*1869 Ada Rolph , daughter of George Hurrell Rolph and Mary Ann Surridge, was born in 1869 at Thaxted, ESS, Essex.1 

Citations

  1. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
Last Edited25 Oct 2016

Albert Edward Rolph1

b. Jun 1897
ReferenceMs2056
FatherArthur Rolph1 b. 2 Apr 1849, d. 7 Feb 1928
MotherAlice Esther Branch1 b. Sep 1865, d. Dec 1936
Pedigree
Birth*Jun 1897 Albert Edward Rolph , son of Arthur Rolph and Alice Esther Branch, was born in Jun 1897 at Poplar, MDX, ENG.2 

Citations

  1. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Sarah Smethem: Birth June Quarter 1897 Albert Edward Rolph Poplar 1c 674 (Source: GRO Index).
Last Edited12 Feb 2017

Alfred Rolph1

b. c 1840
ReferenceMs2044
FatherGeorge Hurrell Rolph1 b. c 1811, d. Sep 1853
MotherEliza Barker1 b. 20 Jun 1811, d. 28 Nov 1880
Pedigree
Birth*c 1840 Alfred Rolph , son of George Hurrell Rolph and Eliza Barker, was born c 1840 at Thaxted, ESS, Essex.1 
(Witness) Census 18416 Jun 1841 Alfred Rolph appeared as Alfred Rolph, 5 months in the household of George Hurrell Rolph and Eliza Barker in the 1841 census at Mill End, at Thaxted; George Rolph, age 25, Castrator and Eliza Rolph, age 25 with 4 children and a Barker relative (her brother?).2 
Christening3 Sep 1843 Alfred Rolph was christened on 3 Sep 1843 at St John the Baptist, Thaxted, ESS, ENG; Alfred, son of George Rolph, Dealer, and Eliza Rolph of Thaxted.3 

Citations

  1. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S13] 1841 Census :Sarah Smethem: 1841 Census : HO 107/328/24 Folio 22 Page 4 Thaxtedb Mill End
    George Rolph, age 25, Castrator, born in Essex
    Eliza Rolph, age 25, born in Essex
    George Rolph, age 6, born in Essex
    Septima Rolph, age 4, born in Essex
    James Rolph, age 2, born in Essex
    Alfred Rolph, 5 months, born in Essex
    James Barker, age 20, Ag Lab, born in Essex.
  3. [S141] Parish Baptism Registers: Sarah Smethem: Parish Register Baptisms St John the Baptist Thaxted 03 September 1843 Alfred, son of George Rolph, Dealer, and Eliza Rolph of Thaxted.
Last Edited10 Feb 2017

Alfred Walter J Rolph1

b. Jun 1892
ReferenceMs2055
FatherArthur Rolph1 b. 2 Apr 1849, d. 7 Feb 1928
MotherAlice Esther Branch1 b. Sep 1865, d. Dec 1936
Pedigree
Birth*Jun 1892 Alfred Walter J Rolph , son of Arthur Rolph and Alice Esther Branch, was born in Jun 1892 at Poplar, MDX, ENG.2 
(Witness) Census 190131 Mar 1901 Alfred Walter J Rolph appeared as Alfred Rolph, son, age 8 in the home of Arthur Rolph in the 1901 census at 22 Duff Street, at Poplar; Arthur Rolph, Head, married, age 50, Furniture Dealer is at home with three children and a lodger. Wife and youngest must be elsewhwere.3 

Citations

  1. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Sarah Smethem: Birth June Quarter 1892 Alfred Walter J Rolph Poplar 1c 694 (Source: GRO Index).
  3. [S50] 1901 Census :Sarah Smethem: 1901 Census RG13/352 page 16 London Poplar St Matthias Schedule No 105 22 Duff Street
    Arthur Rolph, Head, married, age 50, Furniture Dealer, employer, born Thaxted Essex
    Arthur Rolph Jnr, son, single, age 14, born London
    Geo Rolph, son, single, age 12, born Poplar London
    Alfred Rolph, son, single, age 8, born Poplar London
    W Dodd, Boarder, married, age 29, Harness Maker, worker, born Aston Birmingham.
Last Edited12 Feb 2017

Arthur Rolph1

b. 20 May 1848
ReferenceMs1534
FatherWilliam Rolph2 b. 1807
MotherHannah Bassett2 b. 1806
Pedigree
Birth*20 May 1848 Arthur Rolph , son of William Rolph and Hannah Bassett, was born on Saturday, 20 May 1848 at Thaxted, ESS, ENG.3,4 
(Witness) Census 18611861 Arthur Rolph appearedin the household of William Rolph and Hannah Bassett in the census at Newbiggin St, at Thaxted; William age 58 a shoemaker, son Arthur 12 an Ag Lab.5 
(Witness) Census 18711871  In 1871 Arthur Rolph appearedin the household of William Rolph and Hannah Bassett in this census at 44 Newbiggin, at Thaxted; William is a 64 yr old Shoe Maker and son Arthur an unmarried Wheelwright age 22.2 

Citations

  1. [S8] 1891 Census.
  2. [S4] 1871 Census.
  3. [S44] 1881 Census.
  4. [S14] Certified Copy of Birth Marriage or Death Entry :B Cert 478 xii 97 Dunmow Jun Q 1848.
  5. [S2] 1861 Census.
Last Edited1 Dec 2006

Arthur Rolph1

b. 2 Apr 1849, d. 7 Feb 1928
ReferenceMs1585
FatherGeorge Hurrell Rolph2 b. c 1811, d. Sep 1853
MotherEliza Barker2 b. 20 Jun 1811, d. 28 Nov 1880
Pedigree
Birth*2 Apr 1849 Arthur Rolph , son of George Hurrell Rolph and Eliza Barker, was born on Monday, 2 Apr 1849 at Stoney Lane, Thaxted, ESS, Essex; Arthur, son of George Rolph, Castrator, and Eliza Rolph formerly Barker.3 
Christening1 Jul 1849 Arthur Rolph was christened on 1 Jul 1849 at St John the Baptist, Thaxted, ESS, ENG; Arthur, son of George Rolph, Dealer, and Eliza Rolph of Thaxted.4 
(Witness) Census 18617 Apr 1861 He appeared as Arthur Rolph, son, age 12 in the household of Eliza Barker in the census at Park Street, at Thaxted; Eliza Rolph, Head, widow, age 49, Pauper Ag Lab with 3 children.5 
Marriage*11 Dec 1867  On Wednesday, 11 Dec 1867 aged 18 Arthur Rolph married Sarah Pluckrose, daughter of Alexander Pluckrose and Fanny Monk, in St Marys, Walthamstow, ESS, ENG,He a furniture dealer age 21, she age 21, both of Walthamstow.6,7,8 
Census 1871*2 Apr 1871 The Census of 2 Apr 1871 lists Arthur Rolph and Sarah Pluckrose at at Hoan Lane, Woodford, ESS, ENG. Arthur Rolph, Head, age 23, Potman and Sarah Rolph, wife, age 24 with one child, Elizabeth and a lodger.9 
Census 1881*3 Apr 1881 In the census of 1881 Arthur Rolph and Sarah Pluckrose appeared at 2 Grove St. (Grundy St), Poplar, MDX, ENG. Arthur is a 33 year old Furniture Dealer, Sarah 34 with Daughter Elizabeth.10 
(Witness) Death21 Jul 1884 Arthur Rolph witnessed the Death of Sarah Pluckrose on 21 Jul 1884 at 4 Craydon Place, Plaistow, ESS, ENG; Sarah Rolph, female, 37 years, wife of Arthur Rolph Furniture Dealer. Cause of death Parturition 10 days.11,2 
Marriage*23 Dec 1885  On Wednesday, 23 Dec 1885 aged 36 Arthur Rolph married Alice Esther Branch, daughter of William Branch and Mary A Salton, in Brondesbury Church, Willesden, MDX, ENG.12 
Census 1891*5 Apr 1891 Arthur Rolph and Alice Esther Branch appeared in the 1891 census at 66 Upper North Street, Poplar, MDX, ENG. Arthur Rolph, Head, age 38, General Dealer Shop and Alice E Rolph, wife, age 25 with first two children of the second marriage.13 
Census 1901*31 Mar 1901 On 31 Mar 1901 Arthur Rolph were listed the census at 22 Duff Street, Poplar, MDX, ENG. Arthur Rolph, Head, married, age 50, Furniture Dealer is at home with three children and a lodger. Wife and youngest must be elsewhwere.14 
Death*7 Feb 1928 Arthur Rolph died at age 78 at 1 Hoe Street, Walthamstow, ESS on 7 Feb 1928 (Arthur Rolph, male, 79 years, of 1 Hoe Street Walthamstow, a House Furnisher. Cause of death I a) Bronchitis No PM).15,2 

Family 1

Sarah Pluckrose b. 13 Feb 1847, d. 21 Jul 1884
Child

Family 2

Alice Esther Branch b. Sep 1865, d. Dec 1936
Children

Citations

  1. [S14] Certified Copy of Birth Marriage or Death Entry :M Cert 488 West Ham 4a 70 Dec Q 1867.
  2. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  3. [S14] Certified Copy of Birth Marriage or Death Entry :Sarah Smethem: Birth June Quarter 1849 Arthur Rolph Dunmow 12 99 (Source: GRO Index)
    Birth Certificate 1849 Dunmow/ Thaxted Essex
    02 April 1849 Stoney Lane Parish of Thaxted, Arthur, boy, son of George Rolph, Castrator, and Eliza Rolph formerly Barker. Birth registered by Eliza Rolph (her mark), mother of Stoney Lane, Parish of Thaxted on 18 April 1849.
  4. [S141] Parish Baptism Registers: Sarah Smethem: Parish Register Baptisms St John the Baptist Thaxted
    01 July 1849 Arthur, son of George Rolph, Dealer, and Eliza Rolph of Thaxted.
  5. [S2] 1861 Census :Sarah Smethem: 1861 Census: RG9/1119 Folio 57 Page 23 Thaxted
    Schedule No 133 Park Street
    Eliza Rolph, Head, widow, age 49, Pauper Ag Lab, born Thaxted Essex
    Septima Rolph, daughter, unmarried, age 23, born Thaxted Essex
    Betsey Rolph, daughter, age 15, Nurse Maid, born Thaxted Essex
    Arthur Rolph, son, age 12, Scholar, born Thaxted Essex.
  6. [S8] 1891 Census.
  7. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Sarah Smethem: Marriage December Quarter 1867 Arthur Rolph (spouse Sarah Pluckrose) W.Ham 4a 70 (Source: FreeBMD).
  8. [S14] Certified Copy of Birth Marriage or Death Entry :Sarah Smethem: M Cert 488 West Ham 4a 70 Dec Q 1867:
    1867 Marriage St Mary's Church Walthamstow Essex
    11 December 1867 Arthur Rolph, age, 21, Bachelor, Furniture Dealer of Walthamstow, son of George Hurrell Rolph, Castrator, married Sarah Pluckrose, age 21, spinster of Walthamstow, daughter of Alexander Pluckrose, Labourer. Witnesses George Pluckrose and Elizabeth Rolph.
  9. [S4] 1871 Census :Sarah Smethem: 1871 Census: RG10/1637 Folio 99 Page 3 Schedule No. 18 ? Hoan Lane Woodford
    Arthur Rolph, Head, married, age 23, ?Potman, born Thaxted Essex
    Sarah Rolph, wife, married, age 24, born Woodford Essex
    Elizabeth Rolph, daughter, age 2, born Woodford Essex
    Emma Wood, lodger, female, age 27, Laundress, born Paddington Middlesex.
  10. [S44] 1881 Census :Sarah Smethem: RG9/1175 Registration district: Plomesgate Sub-registration district: Orford ED, institution, or vessel: 4 Folio: 41 Page: 13 (click to see others on page) Household schedule number: 85 GSU Number: 542768
    1881 Census RG11 0506/18 P. 29 2 Grove Street (Grundy St) London Middlesex
    Arthur Rolph, Head, married, male, age 33, born Thaxted Essex, Furniture Dealer
    Sarah Rolph, wife, married, female, age 34, born Woodford Essex
    Elizabeth Sarah Rolph, daughter, female, age 12, born Woodford Essex, Scholar.
  11. [S14] Certified Copy of Birth Marriage or Death Entry :Death September Quarter 1884 Sarah Rolph age 37 W.Ham 4a 45 (Source:GRO Index)
    Death certificate 1884 West Ham Essex
    Twenty first July 1884 4 Craydon Place Plaistow Sarah Rolph, female, 37 years, wife of Arthur Rolph Furniture Dealer. Cause of death Parturition 10 days Diarrhea 8 days Certified by C W Smith. Death registered by A Rolph widower of deceased present at death 4 Craydon Place Plaistow on Twenty third June 1884.
  12. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Sarah Smethem: Marriage December Quarter 1885 Arthur Rolph m Alice Esther Branch Hendon 3a 203 (Source: GRO Index).
  13. [S8] 1891 Census :Sarah Smethem: 1891 Census: RG12/330 London Poplar Ecclesiastical Parish St Stephens
    Schedule No 303 66 Upper North Street
    Arthur Rolph, Head, married, age 38, General Dealer Shop, neither employer or employed, born Thaxted Essex
    Alice E Rolph, wife, married, age 25, born Poplar London
    Arthur W Rolph, son, single, age 4, born Poplar London
    George Rolph, son, single, age 2, born Poplar London.
  14. [S50] 1901 Census :Sarah Smethem: 1901 Census RG13/352 page 16 London Poplar St Matthias Schedule No 105 22 Duff Street
    Arthur Rolph, Head, married, age 50, Furniture Dealer, employer, born Thaxted Essex
    Arthur Rolph Jnr, son, single, age 14, born London
    Geo Rolph, son, single, age 12, born Poplar London
    Alfred Rolph, son, single, age 8, born Poplar London
    W Dodd, Boarder, married, age 29, Harness Maker, worker, born Aston Birmingham.
  15. [S14] Certified Copy of Birth Marriage or Death Entry :Death March Quarter 1928 Arthur Rolph age 79 W.Ham 4a 253 (Source: GRO Index)
    Death Certificate 1928 West Ham Sub-district South Leyton Essex
    Seventh February 1928 Central Home Leytonstone, Arthur Rolph, male, 79 years, of 1 Hoe Street Walthamstow, a House Furnisher. Cause of death I a) Bronchitis No PM Certified by Ivan B McCann MRCS. Death registered by A Rolph, son, of 46 Aubrey Road Walthamstow on Eighth February 1928.
Last Edited12 Feb 2017

Arthur W Rolph1

b. c 1886
ReferenceMs2053
FatherArthur Rolph1 b. 2 Apr 1849, d. 7 Feb 1928
MotherAlice Esther Branch1 b. Sep 1865, d. Dec 1936
Pedigree
Birth*c 1886 Arthur W Rolph , son of Arthur Rolph and Alice Esther Branch, was born c 1886 at LND, ENG.1 
(Witness) Census 18915 Apr 1891 Arthur W Rolph was listed as Arthur W Rolph, son, age 4 in the household of Arthur Rolph and Alice Esther Branch in the 1891 census at 66 Upper North Street, at Poplar; Arthur Rolph, Head, age 38, General Dealer Shop and Alice E Rolph, wife, age 25 with first two children of the second marriage.2 
(Witness) Census 190131 Mar 1901 Arthur W Rolph appeared as Arthur Rolph Jnr, son, age 14 in the home of Arthur Rolph in the 1901 census at 22 Duff Street, at Poplar; Arthur Rolph, Head, married, age 50, Furniture Dealer is at home with three children and a lodger. Wife and youngest must be elsewhwere.3 

Citations

  1. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S8] 1891 Census :Sarah Smethem: 1891 Census: RG12/330 London Poplar Ecclesiastical Parish St Stephens
    Schedule No 303 66 Upper North Street
    Arthur Rolph, Head, married, age 38, General Dealer Shop, neither employer or employed, born Thaxted Essex
    Alice E Rolph, wife, married, age 25, born Poplar London
    Arthur W Rolph, son, single, age 4, born Poplar London
    George Rolph, son, single, age 2, born Poplar London.
  3. [S50] 1901 Census :Sarah Smethem: 1901 Census RG13/352 page 16 London Poplar St Matthias Schedule No 105 22 Duff Street
    Arthur Rolph, Head, married, age 50, Furniture Dealer, employer, born Thaxted Essex
    Arthur Rolph Jnr, son, single, age 14, born London
    Geo Rolph, son, single, age 12, born Poplar London
    Alfred Rolph, son, single, age 8, born Poplar London
    W Dodd, Boarder, married, age 29, Harness Maker, worker, born Aston Birmingham.
Last Edited12 Feb 2017

Betsey Rolph1

b. c 1845
ReferenceMs2045
FatherGeorge Hurrell Rolph1 b. c 1811, d. Sep 1853
MotherEliza Barker1 b. 20 Jun 1811, d. 28 Nov 1880
Pedigree
Birth*c 1845 Betsey Rolph , daughter of George Hurrell Rolph and Eliza Barker, was born c 1845 at Thaxted, ESS, Essex.1 
Christening5 Jul 1846 Betsey Rolph was christened on 5 Jul 1846 at St John the Baptist, Thaxted, ESS, ENG; Betsey, daughter of George Rolph, Dealer, and Eliza Rolph of Thaxted.2 
(Witness) Census 18617 Apr 1861 She appeared as Betsey Rolph, daughter, age 15, Nurse Maid in the household of Eliza Barker in the census at Park Street, at Thaxted; Eliza Rolph, Head, widow, age 49, Pauper Ag Lab with 3 children.3 
(Recorder) Death28 Nov 1880 Betsey Rolph registered the death of Eliza Barker"daughter of deceased, of Newbiggin Street Thaxted on Thirtieth November 1880" on 28 Nov 1880 at Thaxted, ESS, Essex,"Eliza Rolph, female, 69 year, widow of George Hurrell Rolph, a Castrater. Cause of death Cancer of Uterus, Exhaustion."4 
(Witness) Census 18813 Apr 1881 On 3 Apr 1881 the Census showed Betsey Rolphin the household of James Barker at Newbiggen St, at Thaxted; James Barker, Head, widow, age 63, born Thaxted Essex, Blacksmith and Betsey Rolph, niece, unmarried, age 34 with a visitor.5 

Citations

  1. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S141] Parish Baptism Registers: Sarah Smethem: Parish Register Baptisms St John the Baptist Thaxted 05 July 1846 Betsey, daughter of George Rolph, Dealer, and Eliza Rolph of Thaxted.
  3. [S2] 1861 Census :Sarah Smethem: 1861 Census: RG9/1119 Folio 57 Page 23 Thaxted
    Schedule No 133 Park Street
    Eliza Rolph, Head, widow, age 49, Pauper Ag Lab, born Thaxted Essex
    Septima Rolph, daughter, unmarried, age 23, born Thaxted Essex
    Betsey Rolph, daughter, age 15, Nurse Maid, born Thaxted Essex
    Arthur Rolph, son, age 12, Scholar, born Thaxted Essex.
  4. [S14] Certified Copy of Birth Marriage or Death Entry :Death December Quarter 1880 Eliza Rolph age 69 Dunmow Essex 4a 278 (Source: GRO Index)
    Death Certificate 1880 Dunmow Sub-district Thaxted Essex
    Twenty Eighth November 1880 Thaxted Eliza Rolph, female, 69 year, widow of George Hurrell Rolph, a Castrater. Cause of death Cancer of Uterus, Exhaustion Certified by W Sunderland MRCS. Death registered by Betsey Rolph, daughter of deceased, of Newbiggin Street Thaxted on Thirtieth November 1880.
  5. [S44] 1881 Census :Sarah Smethem: 1881 Census: RG11/1815 Folio 40 page 5 Newbiggen St Thaxted Essex
    James Barker, Head, widow, male, age 63, born Thaxted Essex, Blacksmith
    Betsey Rolph, niece, unmarried, female, age 34, born Thaxted Essex, ((Housekeeper))
    Martha Cornell, visitor, unmarried, female, age 33, born Thaxted Essex, Domestic Servant.
Last Edited10 Feb 2017

Elizabeth Rolph1

b. c 1865
ReferenceMs2183
FatherGeorge Hurrell Rolph1 b. c 1834, d. 1911
MotherMary Ann Surridge1 b. c 1834
Pedigree
Birth*c 1865 Elizabeth Rolph , daughter of George Hurrell Rolph and Mary Ann Surridge, was born c 1865 at Thaxted, ESS, Essex.1 

Citations

  1. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
Last Edited25 Oct 2016

Elizabeth Sarah Ann Rolph

b. 25 May 1868, d. 4 Jan 1940
ReferenceMs1002
FatherArthur Rolph1 b. 2 Apr 1849, d. 7 Feb 1928
MotherSarah Pluckrose1 b. 13 Feb 1847, d. 21 Jul 1884
Pedigree
Birth*25 May 1868 Elizabeth Sarah Ann Rolph , daughter of Arthur Rolph and Sarah Pluckrose, was born on Monday, 25 May 1868 at Woodford, Walthamstow, ESS, ENG.2,3 
(Witness) Census 18712 Apr 1871  On 2 Apr 1871 Elizabeth Sarah Ann Rolph appeared as age 2 in the household of Arthur Rolph and Sarah Pluckrose in this census at Hoan Lane, at Woodford; Arthur Rolph, Head, age 23, Potman and Sarah Rolph, wife, age 24 with one child, Elizabeth and a lodger.4 
(Witness) Census 18813 Apr 1881 On 3 Apr 1881 the Census showed Elizabeth Sarah Ann Rolph as Elizabeth Sarah Rolph, daughter, age 12, in the household of Arthur Rolph and Sarah Pluckrose at 2 Grove St. (Grundy St), at Poplar; Arthur is a 33 year old Furniture Dealer, Sarah 34 with Daughter Elizabeth.5 
Marriage*24 Mar 1887  On Thursday, 24 Mar 1887 aged 18 Elizabeth Sarah Ann Rolph married Frank Willis, son of James Willis and Emma Hockley, in Parish Church, Poplar, MDX, ENG,Frank Willis, age 21 years, bachelor, Dairyman of Poplar, son of James Willis, Dairyman, married Elizabeth Sarah Ann Rolph, age 21 years, spinster of Poplar, daughter of Arthur Rolph, General House Furnisher..6,7 
Census 1891*1891 Elizabeth Sarah Ann Rolph and Frank Willis appeared in the 1891 census at 9 Forty Acre Lane, Canning Town, ESS, ENG. Frank is a 24 yr old Milk Dairyman neither employer or employed (thus self-employed), born Little Baddow Essex.8 
Census 1901*1901 On 1901 Elizabeth Sarah Ann Rolph and Frank Willis were listed the census at 15 Webb St, Plaistow, ESS, ENG. Father Frank is a 34 Yr old Soda drier.9 
Census 1911*31 Mar 1911 Elizabeth Sarah Ann Rolph and Frank Willis appeared in the 1911 census at 45 Webb Street, Plaistow, ESS, ENG. Frank is 44, a General Labourer at the Soda works. Elizabeth is 42, married 24 years with 8 of 8 children surviving. Emma and William have left home, the other children are living with them in 5 rooms (inc kitchen).10 
Note*  Medical: Mole on cheek treated with radium in 1930s, probably Queen Mary's Stratford. 
(Recorder) Death12 Mar 1934 Elizabeth Sarah Ann Rolph registered the death of Frank Willis on 12 Mar 1934 at 45 Webb Street, Plaistow, ESS, ENG,"Frank Willis, age 67 years, formerly a Fitters Labourer. Cause of death I) Myocardial degeneration II) Chronic Bronchitis. Death registered by E S A Willis, widow of deceased, present at the death, 45 Webb Street Plaistow on 13 March 1934."11 
(Witness) 1939 Register29 Sep 1939 She is listed as 25 May 1868 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Widowed at the same address as Ethel May Willis in the 1939 Register at 8 Plantation Way, at Amersham; 11 Nov 1905 Female Part Time Domestic Work Married. Her mother Elizabeth, her daughter Kathleen, her sister Rose and Rose's daughter Rose have all moved to be with her. there are two closed entries (prob Doreen Garnel is onel).12 
Death*4 Jan 1940 Elizabeth Sarah Ann Rolph died at age 71 at 45 Webb Street, Plaistow, ESS on 4 Jan 1940 (heart).13 

Family

Frank Willis b. 4 Oct 1866, d. 12 Mar 1934
Children

Citations

  1. [S8] 1891 Census.
  2. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Ancestry.co.uk Image Sep Q 1868 Walthamstow 4a 69.
  3. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: Notes by Sarah Jane Smethem nee Willis (Ms1100)
    B Cert 159 Sep Q 1868 Walthamstow 4a 69 note late registration
    Birth Certificate Registration District West Ham Sub-district Walthamstow 1868
    25 May 1868 Woodford Elizabeth Sarah, girl, daughter of Arthur Rolph, Labourer, and Sarah Rolph formerly Pluckrose. Birth registered by Sarah Rolph, mother, of Woodford on 03 July 1868 (.
  4. [S4] 1871 Census :Sarah Smethem: 1871 Census: RG10/1637 Folio 99 Page 3 Schedule No. 18 ? Hoan Lane Woodford
    Arthur Rolph, Head, married, age 23, ?Potman, born Thaxted Essex
    Sarah Rolph, wife, married, age 24, born Woodford Essex
    Elizabeth Rolph, daughter, age 2, born Woodford Essex
    Emma Wood, lodger, female, age 27, Laundress, born Paddington Middlesex.
  5. [S44] 1881 Census :Sarah Smethem: RG9/1175 Registration district: Plomesgate Sub-registration district: Orford ED, institution, or vessel: 4 Folio: 41 Page: 13 (click to see others on page) Household schedule number: 85 GSU Number: 542768
    1881 Census RG11 0506/18 P. 29 2 Grove Street (Grundy St) London Middlesex
    Arthur Rolph, Head, married, male, age 33, born Thaxted Essex, Furniture Dealer
    Sarah Rolph, wife, married, female, age 34, born Woodford Essex
    Elizabeth Sarah Rolph, daughter, female, age 12, born Woodford Essex, Scholar.
  6. [S39] Information from Peter Robinson.
  7. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :FmP: Marriage Name: WILLIS, Frank Poplar County: London Year of registration: 1887 Quarter of registration: Jan-Feb-Mar Volume no: 1C Page no: 749.
  8. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: 1891 Census: RG12/1320 Folio 59 Page 25 Schedule no. 51
    West Ham, Ward of Canning Town, Parish of St Luke
    9 Forty Acre Lane
    Frank Willis, Head, married, age 24, Milk Dairyman, neither employer or employed, born Little Baddow Essex
    Elizabeth Willis, wife, married, age 22, born Woodford Essex
    George Willis, son, single, age 3, born Plaistow Essex
    Daisy Willis, daughter, single, age 1, born Plaistow Essex.
  9. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: 1901 Census: RG13/1574 Folio 173 Page 30 Schedule 171 West Ham Parish of St Andrew
    15 Webb Street
    Frank Willis, Head, married, age 34, Soda Drier, worker, born Little Baddow Essex
    Elizabeth Willis, wife, married, age 32, born Woodford Essex
    George H Willis, son, age 13, Errand Boy, worker, born Canning Town West Ham Essex
    Daisy Willis, daughter, age 11, born Canning Town West Ham Essex
    Agnes L Willis, daughter, age 7, born Plaistow Essex
    Rose E Willis, daughter, age 3, born Plaistow Essex
    Frank Willis, son, age 10 months, born Plaistow Essex.
  10. [S93] Findmypast.com: UK 1911 Census"RG14PN9453 RG78PN507B RD188 SD3 ED43 SN255
    Frank Willis Head Married Male General Labourer 44 1867 Essex Baddsen
    Elizabeth Willis Wife Married Female - 42 1869 Essex Woodford
    George Willis Son Single Male General Labourer 23 1888 Essex Canning Town
    Rose Willis Daughter - Female School 13 1898 Essex Plaistow
    Frank Willis Son - Male - 10 1901 Essex Plaistow
    Lily Willis Daughter - Female - 9 1902 Essex Plaistow
    Ethel Willis Daughter - Female - 5 1906 Essex Plaistow
    Albert Willis Son - Male - 2 1909 Essex Plaistow."
  11. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016: D Cert.
  12. [S101] Derek BandyFind My Past, "1939 Register" :Ref: RG101/2129D/007/35 Letter Code:.
  13. [S14] Certified Copy of Birth Marriage or Death Entry :Notes by Sarah Jane Smethem nee Willis (Ms1100): Death Certificate Registration District West Ham Sub-district West Ham Central 1940
    04 January 1940 45 Webb Street Elizabeth Sarah Ann Willis, female, 71 years, widow of Frank Willis General Labourer. Cause of Death Cardiac Failure due to Myocardial Degeneration. Certified by J Milner Helem Coroner for County Borough of West Ham after post mortem without inquest. Death registered by F Willis, son, in attendance, of 67 Haydon Road Dagenham on 06 January 1940.
Last Edited13 Apr 2019

Fred Rolph1

b. c 1876
ReferenceMs2188
FatherGeorge Hurrell Rolph1 b. c 1834, d. 1911
MotherMary Ann Surridge1 b. c 1834
Pedigree
Birth*c 1876 Fred Rolph , daughter of George Hurrell Rolph and Mary Ann Surridge, was born c 1876 at Thaxted, ESS, Essex.1 

Citations

  1. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
Last Edited25 Oct 2016

George Rolph1

b. Jun 1888
ReferenceMs2054
FatherArthur Rolph1 b. 2 Apr 1849, d. 7 Feb 1928
MotherAlice Esther Branch1 b. Sep 1865, d. Dec 1936
Pedigree
Birth*Jun 1888 George Rolph , son of Arthur Rolph and Alice Esther Branch, was born in Jun 1888 at Poplar, MDX, ENG.2 
(Witness) Census 18915 Apr 1891 George Rolph was listed as George Rolph, son, age 2 in the household of Arthur Rolph and Alice Esther Branch in the 1891 census at 66 Upper North Street, at Poplar; Arthur Rolph, Head, age 38, General Dealer Shop and Alice E Rolph, wife, age 25 with first two children of the second marriage.3 
(Witness) Census 190131 Mar 1901 George Rolph appeared as Geo Rolph, son, age 12 in the home of Arthur Rolph in the 1901 census at 22 Duff Street, at Poplar; Arthur Rolph, Head, married, age 50, Furniture Dealer is at home with three children and a lodger. Wife and youngest must be elsewhwere.4 

Citations

  1. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Sarah Smethem: Birth June Quarter 1888 George Rolph Poplar 1c 684 (Source: GRO Index).
  3. [S8] 1891 Census :Sarah Smethem: 1891 Census: RG12/330 London Poplar Ecclesiastical Parish St Stephens
    Schedule No 303 66 Upper North Street
    Arthur Rolph, Head, married, age 38, General Dealer Shop, neither employer or employed, born Thaxted Essex
    Alice E Rolph, wife, married, age 25, born Poplar London
    Arthur W Rolph, son, single, age 4, born Poplar London
    George Rolph, son, single, age 2, born Poplar London.
  4. [S50] 1901 Census :Sarah Smethem: 1901 Census RG13/352 page 16 London Poplar St Matthias Schedule No 105 22 Duff Street
    Arthur Rolph, Head, married, age 50, Furniture Dealer, employer, born Thaxted Essex
    Arthur Rolph Jnr, son, single, age 14, born London
    Geo Rolph, son, single, age 12, born Poplar London
    Alfred Rolph, son, single, age 8, born Poplar London
    W Dodd, Boarder, married, age 29, Harness Maker, worker, born Aston Birmingham.
Last Edited12 Feb 2017

George Hurrell Rolph1

b. c 1811, d. Sep 1853
ReferenceMs1861
Pedigree
Birth*c 1811 George Hurrell Rolph whose parents are unknown was born c 1811 at ESS, ENG.1 
Marriage*19 Sep 1834  On Friday, 19 Sep 1834 George Hurrell Rolph married Eliza Barker, daughter of James Barker and Mary Unknown, in St John the Baptist, Thaxted, ESS, ENG.2 
Census 1841*6 Jun 1841 George Hurrell Rolph was and Eliza Barker were living in Mill End Thaxted ESS in the first national census in 1841, George Rolph, age 25, Castrator and Eliza Rolph, age 25 with 4 children and a Barker relative (her brother?).3 
Occupation1849  In 1849 George Hurrell Rolph was a Castrator.4,5 
Death*Sep 1853 George Hurrell Rolph died, Dunmow, ESS in Sep 1853 (This may not be him, but wife is a widow later).6 

Family

Eliza Barker b. 20 Jun 1811, d. 28 Nov 1880
Children

Citations

  1. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S153] Parish Marriage Registers: Sarah Smethem: Parish Register Marriages Thaxted 19 September 1834 by banns George Rolph, bachelor of Thaxted (signed) marrried Eliza Barker, spinster of Thaxted (her mark). Witnesses Charles Bunting, Septimea Rolph and William Freeman.
  3. [S13] 1841 Census :Sarah Smethem: 1841 Census : HO 107/328/24 Folio 22 Page 4 Thaxtedb Mill End
    George Rolph, age 25, Castrator, born in Essex
    Eliza Rolph, age 25, born in Essex
    George Rolph, age 6, born in Essex
    Septima Rolph, age 4, born in Essex
    James Rolph, age 2, born in Essex
    Alfred Rolph, 5 months, born in Essex
    James Barker, age 20, Ag Lab, born in Essex.
  4. [S14] Certified Copy of Birth Marriage or Death Entry :Son Alfred's M Cert 488 West Ham 4a 70 Dec Q 1867.
  5. [S14] Certified Copy of Birth Marriage or Death Entry :Sarah Smethem: Birth June Quarter 1849 Arthur Rolph Dunmow 12 99 (Source: GRO Index)
    Birth Certificate 1849 Dunmow/ Thaxted Essex
    02 April 1849 Stoney Lane Parish of Thaxted, Arthur, boy, son of George Rolph, Castrator, and Eliza Rolph formerly Barker. Birth registered by Eliza Rolph (her mark), mother of Stoney Lane, Parish of Thaxted on 18 April 1849.
  6. [S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Sarah Smethem: ?? Death September Quarter 1853 George Rolph Dunmow 4a 193 (Source: FreeBMD).
Last Edited10 Feb 2017

George Hurrell Rolph1

b. c 1834, d. 1911
ReferenceMs2041
FatherGeorge Hurrell Rolph1 b. c 1811, d. Sep 1853
MotherEliza Barker1 b. 20 Jun 1811, d. 28 Nov 1880
Pedigree
Birth*c 1834 George Hurrell Rolph , son of George Hurrell Rolph and Eliza Barker, was born c 1834 at Thaxted, ESS, Essex.1 
Christening6 Nov 1836 George Hurrell Rolph was christened on 6 Nov 1836 at St John the Baptist, Thaxted, ESS, ENG; George Hurrell, son of George and Eliza Rolph of Thaxted (Christened the same day as his sister Septima Rolph).2 
(Witness) Census 18416 Jun 1841 He appeared as George Rolph, age 6, in the household of George Hurrell Rolph and Eliza Barker in the 1841 census at Mill End, at Thaxted; George Rolph, age 25, Castrator and Eliza Rolph, age 25 with 4 children and a Barker relative (her brother?).3 
Death*1911 George Hurrell Rolph died, Thaxted, ESS in 1911.1 

Family

Mary Ann Surridge b. c 1834
Children

Citations

  1. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S141] Parish Baptism Registers: Sarah Smethem: Parish Register Baptisms St John the Baptist Thaxted
    06 November 1836 George Hurrell, son of George and Eliza Rolph of Thaxted (Christened the same day as his sister Septima Rolph).
  3. [S13] 1841 Census :Sarah Smethem: 1841 Census : HO 107/328/24 Folio 22 Page 4 Thaxtedb Mill End
    George Rolph, age 25, Castrator, born in Essex
    Eliza Rolph, age 25, born in Essex
    George Rolph, age 6, born in Essex
    Septima Rolph, age 4, born in Essex
    James Rolph, age 2, born in Essex
    Alfred Rolph, 5 months, born in Essex
    James Barker, age 20, Ag Lab, born in Essex.
Last Edited10 Feb 2017

George Hurrell Rolph1

b. c 1859
ReferenceMs2181
FatherGeorge Hurrell Rolph1 b. c 1834, d. 1911
MotherMary Ann Surridge1 b. c 1834
Pedigree
Birth*c 1859 George Hurrell Rolph , son of George Hurrell Rolph and Mary Ann Surridge, was born c 1859 at Thaxted, ESS, Essex.1 

Citations

  1. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
Last Edited25 Oct 2016

Harriett Eliza Rolph1

b. c 1861
ReferenceMs2182
FatherGeorge Hurrell Rolph1 b. c 1834, d. 1911
MotherMary Ann Surridge1 b. c 1834
Pedigree
Birth*c 1861 Harriett Eliza Rolph , daughter of George Hurrell Rolph and Mary Ann Surridge, was born c 1861 at Thaxted, ESS, Essex.1 

Citations

  1. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
Last Edited25 Oct 2016

James Rolph1

b. c 1838
ReferenceMs2043
FatherGeorge Hurrell Rolph1 b. c 1811, d. Sep 1853
MotherEliza Barker1 b. 20 Jun 1811, d. 28 Nov 1880
Pedigree
Birth*c 1838 James Rolph , son of George Hurrell Rolph and Eliza Barker, was born c 1838 at Thaxted, ESS, Essex.1 
Christening3 Feb 1839 James Rolph was christened on 3 Feb 1839 at St John the Baptist, Thaxted, ESS, ENG.2 
(Witness) Census 18416 Jun 1841 He appeared as James Rolph, age 2 in the household of George Hurrell Rolph and Eliza Barker in the 1841 census at Mill End, at Thaxted; George Rolph, age 25, Castrator and Eliza Rolph, age 25 with 4 children and a Barker relative (her brother?).3 

Citations

  1. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S141] Parish Baptism Registers: Sarah Smethem: Parish Register Baptisms St John the Baptist Thaxted 03 February 1839 James, son of George Rolph, Jobber, and Eliza Rolph of Thaxted.
  3. [S13] 1841 Census :Sarah Smethem: 1841 Census : HO 107/328/24 Folio 22 Page 4 Thaxtedb Mill End
    George Rolph, age 25, Castrator, born in Essex
    Eliza Rolph, age 25, born in Essex
    George Rolph, age 6, born in Essex
    Septima Rolph, age 4, born in Essex
    James Rolph, age 2, born in Essex
    Alfred Rolph, 5 months, born in Essex
    James Barker, age 20, Ag Lab, born in Essex.
Last Edited10 Feb 2017

James Rolph1

b. c 1862
ReferenceMs2189
FatherGeorge Hurrell Rolph1 b. c 1834, d. 1911
MotherMary Ann Surridge1 b. c 1834
Pedigree
Birth*c 1862 James Rolph , son of George Hurrell Rolph and Mary Ann Surridge, was born c 1862 at Thaxted, ESS, Essex.1 

Citations

  1. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
Last Edited25 Oct 2016

Jane Rolph1

b. 23 Mar 1853
ReferenceMs2078
FatherGeorge Hurrell Rolph1 b. c 1811, d. Sep 1853
MotherEliza Barker1 b. 20 Jun 1811, d. 28 Nov 1880
Pedigree
Birth*23 Mar 1853 Jane Rolph , daughter of George Hurrell Rolph and Eliza Barker, was born on Wednesday, 23 Mar 1853 at Thaxted, ESS, ENG.2 
Christening3 Jul 1853 Jane Rolph was christened on 3 Jul 1853 at St John the Baptist, Thaxted, ESS, ENG; Jane, daughter of George Rolph, Cattle Dealer, and Eliza Rolph of Thaxted.2 

Citations

  1. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
  2. [S141] Parish Baptism Registers: Sarah Smethem: Parish Register Baptisms St John the Baptist Thaxted
    03 July 1853 Jane, born 23 March 1853, daughter of George Rolph, Cattle Dealer, and Eliza Rolph of Thaxted.
Last Edited13 Feb 2017

Lilly Rolph1

b. c 1875
ReferenceMs2187
FatherGeorge Hurrell Rolph1 b. c 1834, d. 1911
MotherMary Ann Surridge1 b. c 1834
Pedigree
Birth*c 1875 Lilly Rolph , daughter of George Hurrell Rolph and Mary Ann Surridge, was born c 1875 at Thaxted, ESS, Essex.1 

Citations

  1. [S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
Last Edited25 Oct 2016